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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.06, 24,029.12 and 9,454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.06, 24,029.12 and 9,454.77 is: 13,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.06 : 24,029.12 = 9,454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.06/24,029.12 = 9,454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.06x = 24,029.12 × 9,454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.06x = 227,189,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,189,706.39/17,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.84

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